I Tried The Powder Beauty Trend 5 Different Ways

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When it comes to the core items in yourskincareandmakeupregimen, I would bet none of them are powder products. Molly Nover-Baker But theres a new (or not-so-new) kid in town: powder. Not only is it eco-friendly, but also products in powder form have a much longer life span....

November 15, 2016 · 4 min · 640 words · Micheal Perez

These 35 Best Gifts for Runners Go the Extra Mile

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Unsure where to start? Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells However, Melissa Matthews, a runner in New York City, might have found the holy grail. She tells SELF these earbuds are comfortable and have never fallen out during a run. Plus theyre small and discreet so other people cant see that Im wearing them, she says....

November 15, 2016 · 3 min · 428 words · John Wood

These Tights Turn Your Legs Into Literary Masterpieces

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Thankfully, the intersection of these two feelings (“what a great idea!” TightsShop and “what a time-consuming craft that I wish I could buy somewhere instead of doing myself!") is literally why Etsy exists. Below, you could see theHarry PotterandGame of Throneslooks fromTightsShop. TightsShop They aren’t limited to literature, as you’ve got the option to see below with theseDr....

November 15, 2016 · 1 min · 144 words · Betty Wagner

This Blogger’s Life-Threatening Perforated Bowel Inspired Her To Embrace Fitness

When Australianfitnessblogger Sophie Allen postsselfies, she’s not just showcasing her progressshe’s celebrating her health. The 26-year-old suffered from a perforated bowela gastrointestinal condition that nearly killed herearlier this year. “People would come and visit me,” Allen toldtheDaily Mail. Instagram/Sophie Allen “And what I envied the most was their health.” Since then, Allen has decided to dive head first into the world of health and fitness. But each day, she challenged herself a little bit more, easing into a new fitness routine....

November 15, 2016 · 2 min · 302 words · Brooke Cruz

10 Minute Workout: 10 Quick Total-Body Workouts You Can Do In No Time

Get the workout detailshere. Get the workout detailshere. Do each move for 2 minutes. Rob Hammer, Getty Images Rest 30 seconds between exercises. Get the workout detailshereto learn how to do each move appropriately, if you need some guidance. For beginners do each move for 30 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds between moves. Graphic by Jocelyn Runice For intermediate, 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off. And to make it advanced, do each move for 50 seconds, rest for 10 seconds between moves....

November 14, 2016 · 1 min · 183 words · Aaron Taylor

12 Delicious Flour Substitutes to Get Baking With

Lots of us are looking for good flour substitutes as we bake our way through thecoronaviruslockdown. SELF columnist Jessica Jones, M.S., R.D., certified diabetes educator and cofounder ofFood Heaven, tells SELF. Whatever the reason, you’re able to find a flour substitute suited to your needs. ANI HOBEL / Getty Images Some flours need more eggs or liquid. Others need other binders or additions to ensure they perform, Sharp explains. Dont be afraid to experiment!...

November 14, 2016 · 3 min · 492 words · Kendra Lopez

4 Southern Takes On Classic Thanksgiving Sides

With all due respect to green beans and candied yams, why not mix it up this year? Its all healthy, too: People overlook how amazing vegetables are in the South, Mote says. you’re free to grill androast them; you dont need to throw them in the deep fryer. The results are totally delicious. As Conrad says, you might eat only so much turkey! Red Kale Salad With Mustard-Maple Vinaigrette Serves 6...

November 14, 2016 · 2 min · 377 words · Roger Yu

Kayaking Through Cancer

Andrea Erion was 28 when she was diagnosed with stage IVbreast cancer. “I don’t think there’s any real way to process that kind of diagnosis. It just came out of left field,” she says. Courtesy of Andrea Erion “There was a lot of emotion and wondering what was going to happen next. My imagination ran wild, and I was scared.” On the five-year mark of living with her cancer, something clicked in Erion....

November 14, 2016 · 2 min · 360 words · Shane Bates DDS

Misty On Pointe

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This article originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of SELF. “When I’m on the stage, I’m all about the physical. I can’t be worried about things,” Copeland says. “Other stuff just doesn’t exist.” “Then we rehearse from noon to seven, sometimes with a lunch break, sometimes not....

November 14, 2016 · 4 min · 677 words · Gina Carter

How to Know If Your Period Cramps Are Normal

Women are tasked with the weighty job of bearing children. Biologically, our bodiesprepare for it every month. Realistically, many women actively avoid becoming pregnant. Javier Pardina / Stocksy No matterhow you do it, if you succeed, youll get your period. And with it, some gut-wrenching cramps as a reminder of your uteruss vacancy. Many women get cramps, but how frequent and severe they are varies so widely. Its tough to say whats normal, but ob/gyns can say what isnt....

November 13, 2016 · 2 min · 384 words · Tyler Ware

Jenna Dewan-Tatum Is The World's Chicest Prom Queen (And More Amazing Dresses From Last Night's Baby2Baby Gala)

Stars stepped out for a worthy cause on Saturday night: the fifth annual gala forBaby2Baby, an L.A.-based organization that provides low-income children with basic necessities. With several famous faces deeply involved with the charity (Jennifer Garnerwas honored with an award last night, andJessica Albais on the board), the benefit got lots of A-list loveand it brought us some incredible red-carpet looks from celebrities likeKristen BellandChristina Aguilera. Jennifer Garner Jamie King Camilla Belle Kelly Rowland Jenna Dewan-Tatum Christina Aguilera Busy Philipps Emmanuelle Chriqui Molly Sims Camila Alves Jessica Alba Rachel Zoe Selma Blair Kristin Bell Rachel Bilson Chriselle Lim Kate Hudson

November 13, 2016 · 1 min · 100 words · Eric Martinez

The 11 Best Gifts to Buy at Sephora, According to Employees

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Every winter, the beauty retailer puts together exclusive kits from their bestselling brands at a special bundle price. Stephen Ehlers/Getty Images So, it’s the perfect time to restock your collection or gift something to a friend. Especially since some of thesepalettesand sets won’t be available again for another year!...

November 13, 2016 · 2 min · 294 words · Jason Shepard

The Best Workout Class For Your Zodiac Sign

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When it comes to differentworkoutclasses the options seem endless. Klaus Vedfelt / Naoyuki Noda / Getty Images One completely non-scientific way of finding a potential fitness match is to look to your ruling planet. Are you fiercely independent or rely on your squad for motivation?...

November 13, 2016 · 2 min · 411 words · Paul Kennedy